The Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) "unanimously decided to support" the staging of the 3rd Press Photographers of the Philippines Cup, a charity race for the benefit of the groups' members.

PPP, founded in 1951, counts among its members press photographers from various print and online publications.

The proceeds of the race, which could go as high as P120,000, depending on the total of pari-mutuel sales for the event, will augment the PPP's fund for medical and burial assistance, workshops and seminars, and other services for its members.

The annual Commissioner's Cup sponsored by the Philippine Racing Commission which pays tribute to former PHILRACOM Commissioners this year honors the late Dr. Reynaldo "Eyo" Fernando in recognition for his initiatives in the creation of the Unsound Horses Committee and contributions in technical and relevant veterinary improvements and Atty. Franco M. Loyola for his contributions in relevant legal aspects set to fundamental measures instituted for the Philippine Horse Racing Industry.